Poured into a glass and got a nice looking head that settled into a thinner lacing. The color was a dark brown/black that looked almost like coffee at times. The smell had a fruity and maple scent that I picked up. The taste was very smooth something that I was not expecting. The mouthfeel was kind of thick after a couple of sips. This is s stout that I could enjoy for an hour or 2 but after that its too thick on the palate for my taste. Overall a very good one here if you find one give it a try.